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Col Clank · 01-08-2007, 11:52 PM

Has anybody designed a bracket for the 10 bolt rear end to do the Impala rear rotor/caliper swap. Really want to do this at the same time I change the rear gears....TTT

Col Clank · 01-09-2007, 12:12 AM

Ttt

glock35ipsc · 01-09-2007, 12:29 AM

Are you using a car rear end? 10-bolt?

Col Clank · 01-09-2007, 08:25 AM

no truck 10 bolt.

Col Clank · 01-09-2007, 11:15 PM

Ttt

powell72 · 01-09-2007, 11:22 PM

I haven't heard of anyone doing up a set of brackets for a truck 10 bolt, it's not a common swap at all into our trucks.

Col Clank · 01-09-2007, 11:28 PM

just checking I know that there was a way to do it with Impala rotors and S10 front calipers, speedway brackets.

glock35ipsc · 01-10-2007, 10:06 AM

Hey ya'll, I have another dozen sets of Impala brackets cut and ready to ship!

A527 Gr. 50 steel, laser cut to perfection! They come with mounting hardware too.

Send me a PM for more information, or check the classifieds.

Inthuwind · 01-10-2007, 10:50 AM

Those look great!! I have a question for an easier mount-- could the brackets be cut, so they slide over the axle, instead of taking the axle out?? I have already done the brake mod, but didn't think about this until after. Also, if cut, would it weaken the bracket? Everything is bolted solid. Just a thought for people wanting to do this swap and keeping the axles in. What do you think? I think the kits are cut.~~~

glock35ipsc · 01-10-2007, 10:59 AM

I had thought of that before I started making them, but then Powell72 reminded me that the axles need to come out anyhow to get the original drum brake backing plate off. But if that has already been removed, I don't see that removing that section of the bracket can hurt anything once secured to the axle flange.

Inthuwind · 01-10-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I had thought of that before I started making them, but then Powell72 reminded me that the axles need to come out anyhow to get the original drum brake backing plate off. But if that has already been removed, I don't see that removing that section of the bracket can hurt anything once secured to the axle flange.

AAhhhh, that's right!!! Good catch! those are great peices you're making. I wish I had caught you before my fabrications, keep up the good work Glock.

jkaylor68gmc · 01-10-2007, 10:59 AM

I have a question, do they offset the wheels any more than the drum brakes. I have limited clearence and cannot afford to push my wheels out any furthur.

glock35ipsc · 01-10-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

I have a question, do they offset the wheels any more than the drum brakes. I have limited clearence and cannot afford to push my wheels out any furthur.

It will be very minimal, probably somewhere around 3/16" to a 1/4". Whatever the thickness difference is between the part of the drum that sits on the axle, and the same part of the rotor. I don't have a rotor in front of me to measure, so that is just a guess.

Inthuwind · 01-10-2007, 11:09 AM

Also for size of brake line and fitting to run,here's the response from 383Stroker~(thanks)

What size brake lines and fittings did you use on the rear brakes and did you have to use adapters? Thanks in advance.

They are the Impala SS or caprice police factory rear disc lines that I got from GM for about $25 ea. I used a weatherhead part# 1442 brake fitting adaptor that converts the metric bubble flare rubber hose female to 3/16" male standard inverted flare steel line.
The lines from GM come with the bolt and two copper sealing washers for the caliper connection where one frrom a parts house does not.

glock35ipsc · 01-10-2007, 11:09 AM

Thanks Inthuwind! Let me know if something else comes up that I might be able to help you out with!

glock35ipsc · 01-10-2007, 08:41 PM

Just so everyone knows, since a TON of people have been asking, I will be working on coming up with a bracket for the 93-9? Camaro calipers that have an e-brake. No promise as to when they will be ready, but my guess is about a month.

jlaird · 02-05-2007, 07:39 PM

This might have been already discussed, but why is everybody wanting the e-brake? Is it because of safety or is it because you need it to pass inspection. I know in New York State, it wouldn't pass inspection if I didn't keep the ebrake.

manimal · 02-20-2007, 04:14 PM

I would be interested in the Camaro brackets myself.I have a std trans and use the parking brake ALL the time.
-Lance

glock35ipsc · 02-20-2007, 04:33 PM

I'll put you on the "list"!

shifty · 03-30-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimal

I would be interested in the Camaro brackets myself.I have a std trans and use the parking brake ALL the time.
-Lance

I'll put you on the "list"!

Add me too, please! I rarely make it to the classifieds. Too busy helping people with their computers in the Computer Help forum

724x4a/cchevy · 02-20-2007, 06:23 PM

I drew this bracket up in autocad, if anybody wants it i will email it to you as long as thats ok with 383stroker because i used his exact dimensions. PM me 383stroker if this isnt cool with you.
Justin

Ram-Man · 03-11-2007, 12:00 PM

Keeping the thread alive. Here are pics of my rear set up. I got the brackets from glock35ipsc it worked out really nice for a rear disc set up. Any questions I think I can answer now.

dan468 · 03-17-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

Keeping the thread alive. Here are pics of my rear set up. I got the brackets from glock35ipsc it worked out really nice for a rear disc set up. Any questions I think I can answer now.

Did you have to use any spacers to center the caliper over the rotor?

Ram-Man · 03-17-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dan468

Did you have to use any spacers to center the caliper over the rotor?

The spacer is about 3/8" on mine. You should be able to see it in this pic.

dan468 · 03-17-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

The spacer is about 3/8" on mine. You should be able to see it in this pic.

the spacer is used with the bracket or your talking about the bracket? Can you photoshop an arrow on the spacer?

01-08-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Has anybody designed a bracket for the 10 bolt rear end to do the Impala rear rotor/caliper swap. Really want to do this at the same time I change the rear gears....TTT Last edited by Col Clank; 01-09-2007 at 12:10 AM.

01-09-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Ttt

01-09-2007, 12:29 AM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Are you using a car rear end? 10-bolt? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-09-2007, 08:25 AM	#4
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? no truck 10 bolt.

01-09-2007, 11:15 PM	#5
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Ttt

01-09-2007, 11:22 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I haven't heard of anyone doing up a set of brackets for a truck 10 bolt, it's not a common swap at all into our trucks. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-09-2007, 11:28 PM	#7
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? just checking I know that there was a way to do it with Impala rotors and S10 front calipers, speedway brackets.

01-10-2007, 10:06 AM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Hey ya'll, I have another dozen sets of Impala brackets cut and ready to ship! A527 Gr. 50 steel, laser cut to perfection! They come with mounting hardware too. Send me a PM for more information, or check the classifieds. Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-10-2007 at 10:15 AM.

01-10-2007, 10:50 AM	#9
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Those look great!! I have a question for an easier mount-- could the brackets be cut, so they slide over the axle, instead of taking the axle out?? I have already done the brake mod, but didn't think about this until after. Also, if cut, would it weaken the bracket? Everything is bolted solid. Just a thought for people wanting to do this swap and keeping the axles in. What do you think? I think the kits are cut.~~~ Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-10-2007, 10:59 AM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I had thought of that before I started making them, but then Powell72 reminded me that the axles need to come out anyhow to get the original drum brake backing plate off. But if that has already been removed, I don't see that removing that section of the bracket can hurt anything once secured to the axle flange. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-10-2007, 10:59 AM	#12
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I have a question, do they offset the wheels any more than the drum brakes. I have limited clearence and cannot afford to push my wheels out any furthur.

01-10-2007, 11:09 AM	#14
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Also for size of brake line and fitting to run,here's the response from 383Stroker~(thanks) What size brake lines and fittings did you use on the rear brakes and did you have to use adapters? Thanks in advance. They are the Impala SS or caprice police factory rear disc lines that I got from GM for about $25 ea. I used a weatherhead part# 1442 brake fitting adaptor that converts the metric bubble flare rubber hose female to 3/16" male standard inverted flare steel line. The lines from GM come with the bolt and two copper sealing washers for the caliper connection where one frrom a parts house does not. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it." Last edited by Inthuwind; 01-10-2007 at 11:09 AM.

01-10-2007, 08:41 PM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Just so everyone knows, since a TON of people have been asking, I will be working on coming up with a bracket for the 93-9? Camaro calipers that have an e-brake. No promise as to when they will be ready, but my guess is about a month. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-05-2007, 07:39 PM	#17
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? This might have been already discussed, but why is everybody wanting the e-brake? Is it because of safety or is it because you need it to pass inspection. I know in New York State, it wouldn't pass inspection if I didn't keep the ebrake.

02-20-2007, 04:14 PM	#18
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I would be interested in the Camaro brackets myself.I have a std trans and use the parking brake ALL the time. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT



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02-20-2007, 04:33 PM	#19
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I'll put you on the "list"! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-20-2007, 06:23 PM	#21
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03-11-2007, 12:00 PM	#22
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Keeping the thread alive. Here are pics of my rear set up. I got the brackets from glock35ipsc it worked out really nice for a rear disc set up. Any questions I think I can answer now. Attached Images

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